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Senate passes Protect College Sports Act as playoff expansion considered

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 8:36 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Summary

The Protect College Sports Act has passed the Senate and will move to the House for further consideration. Meanwhile, the College Football Playoff committee is discussing a potential 24-team playoff format. Additionally, there are expectations this season for 3 to 4 major coaching buyouts, with speculation around key coaches like Lincoln Riley at USC. The upcoming weekend features a notable quarterback duel between Keelon Russell of Alabama and Kamario Taylor of Mississippi State.

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Key Details

•Protect College Sports Act passed the Senate.
•House review of the Act is the next step.
•College Football Playoff committee considers a 24-team format.
•Expectations for multiple major coaching buyouts this season.
•Keelon Russell and Kamario Taylor set for a key QB matchup.

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8:36 PMYahoo Sports — How the Protect College Sports Act Could Change College Football Forever

What they're saying

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On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down the Protect College Sports Act passing the Senate, the CFP committee exploring a 24-team playoff expansion, and whether 3 to 4 mega coaching buyouts loom in college football. Plus, the guys preview the epic QB showdown between Keelon Russell and Kamario Taylor.
— Yahoo Sportsby Andy Staples,Steven Godfrey,Ross Dellenger

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